The Zen Lotus

28/01/2026

✨️ DIARY CLOSED ✨️

To my beautiful and incredibly supportive community, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love, messages, and new enquiries.
Your support regarding my meditations has blown me away - more to come on that!
This week feels like the first week in 2026 where I feel a bit more like myself - the virus floored me. I hope you're all keeping well! 💕🙏

I see you, and I truly appreciate every single one of you.

I do still have messages I need to reply to, the recent requests have been overwhelming (over 100!), so please know I’m doing my best to get back to everyone as soon as I can.

If you already have a voucher, yes, it is absolutely still valid. 🤍

This work is my part-time passion project alongside a full-time job, and right now my priority is looking after my loyal, existing clients with the care and attention they deserve.

With so much gratitude and love, I do need to temporarily close my books to any new clients for now.
Thank you for understanding, for your patience, and for supporting something that means so much to me.
Truly, none of this would be possible without you. ✨

16/01/2026

🎙✨️ SPOTIFY 🎙 ✨

Goodness me, what a response to my last post.
I honestly feel like a dream has come true. The number of listens already is blowing my mind. 🙏✨️🤯

Thank you so much for all the messages, support, and time you’ve taken to listen, I truly appreciate every single one of you.
If you’re on Insight Timer, leaving a review or rating really helps support my growth over there 🤍
I’m already in the first drafts of writing my second meditation, which will focus on anxiety relief, and I can’t wait to share it.

With the podcast on the horizon, I’ve now set up my Spotify channel, where you’ll be able to find all future episodes - link below. Naturally, I thought I’d upload the meditation there too.🎙

I’m also excited to say that a few amazing people have agreed to come on for conversations.
I’ll be sharing more on that over the coming months. Life is busy (and The Zen Lotus is still only part time), but I hope these conversations will feel both comforting and insightful.

This week I’m feeling so grounded and balanced, like I’m exactly where I need to be. 🌿

https://open.spotify.com/show/0VuHFlhTuPmr9FtRQpe66H

Podcast · The Zen Lotus Podcast · The Zen Lotus Podcast is a soothing space for wellness, wellbeing, and nourishment of the mind and body. Like a comforting cup of tea, each episode invites you to slow down, reconnect, and explore gentle wisdom around holistic health, nutrition, and mindful living...

13/01/2026

🔉🤍 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🤍🔉

My meditation “The Light Within” is now live on Insight Timer!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

I still can't believe it - this is such a huge moment for me, I actually cried last night when I saw my name on the app, an app that has been my constant for years! 🥰

Insight Timer is a global meditation app dedicated to mindful living and inner wellbeing, with a rigorous vetting process that prioritises safety, integrity and the highest quality content.
Being accepted makes me incredibly proud to be part of this community. ✨️
Meditation is a powerful way to come home to yourself to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the light that already lives within you. 🧘‍♀️

It’s really important to me that my meditations are free and accessible, so you can listen without barriers.
Once Insight Timer is downloaded, the app will ask a series of questions and the 'plus' membership will come up, just 'skip' this on the top right corner and you will arrive at the free dashboard and just type in - Carly Coghill. 🙏💓✨️

If you have time, I’d love for you to:
✨ Have a listen
✨️ Follow me
✨ Leave a review
✨ Share this post with someone who might need it

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
I'm so so happy! 🤍

By Carly Coghill

09/01/2026

Not the greatest start to the year as I’ve been completely wiped out with a chest infection 🤍
I’m hoping to be back to tip-top form by Monday and will, of course, keep my clients updated.

I’ve been trying all my usual tips and tricks, but it seems the old fashioned approach of proper rest and plenty of fluids is working its magic best so far.

On a brighter note, I’ve had some really lovely conversations with future guests for the podcast, including some influential names in the holistic, nutrition, and wellness space.
These discussions are always insightful, but it’s also reminded me of something important!!! ❤️🙏✨️

Sometimes the most powerful stories of strength and empowerment don’t come from big titles or public platforms, they come from you.
You might not think you have a story worth sharing, but my darling, we all do.
The experiences you see as “normal” are often the ones that resonate the deepest and inspire the most.

If you feel a little nudge to share your story with me, I’d absolutely love to hear it. Just send me a DM 🤍

06/01/2026

✨️ WORD OF THE YEAR ✨️

Last year, my word was Discipline.
And honestly? It worked.
Because of that focus, I completed 12 courses something I’m really proud of.
Discipline gave me structure, momentum when motivation alone wouldn’t have been enough.
But as I look back, I can also see where things felt a little out of balance.

In 2025, I lost sight of the bigger vision.
I became so focused on doing, achieving, and pushing forward that I forgot how important connection really is, working with people, sharing ideas, learning together, and not doing everything alone.

As I step into this new year, the word that keeps gently returning is Connection.

Connection to people.
Connection to purpose.
Connection to myself.

That may mean some sore changes need to happen, slowing down and re-finding that balance between discipline and staying connected.

Growth isn’t always comfortable, but it is always honest.
✨ “Connection is why we’re here, it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” ✨

There’s no pressure to choose a word.
No pressure to have it all figured out.
But with hope, there is always light and sometimes, all we need is a word that reminds us we don’t have to walk alone.

🤍 What’s gently calling you this year?

01/01/2026

As we step into 2026,
I wish you a year rooted in hope and steady growth.
May it be one where progress feels real and where lessons settle gently.
Where we find strength not just in big wins,
but in showing up, again and again. 🥰

Thank you for the support and for walking this path together. None of it is taken for granted.🙏

May this year give us clarity where we need it,
courage where we hesitate,
and kindness in all the small, ordinary places
that shape our days the most. ♥️💕

I can’t wait to keep spreading knowledge, love, and peace, to learn more, to share more and to keep building something that means so much to us all.

As the year unfolds, may we hold close what truly matters, protect what means so much to us and move forward with open hearts.

Wishing you all the very best for 2026. ❤️🥰✨️

29/12/2025

✨ A little milestone from my heart ✨

I AM SOOOO EXCITED!!!

I have just uploaded my very first guided meditation, “The Light Within,” to Insight Timer 💫

It’s currently being checked for copyright etc, so it may be the end of January before it’s live but I honestly couldn’t wait to share this moment.

If you’re into inviting more calm, self-care, and inner power into 2026, I’d really encourage you to download the Insight Timer app. It’s an incredible space for meditation, rest, and reconnection 🤍

This feels so unbelievable to even write, alongside becoming a Reiki Master, creating a meditation for Insight Timer was right at the top of my 2026 bucket list and here we are!!! 🙏🙏🙏

This one is for the women who are learning not to dull their light,
for those taking their power back through self care and for anyone who needs the reminder that you are enough.

I’ll share the link as soon as it’s live 🌿
Thank you for being part of this journey, your support means more than you know.

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24/12/2025

✨️🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄✨️

On this Christmas eve, I just want to say a huge thank you to each and every one of you.
Your loyalty, kindness and support throughout this year truly mean more to me than I can put into words.

I also want to acknowledge that Christmas isn’t a joyful or easy time for everyone. If this season feels heavy for you, I am sending you love. 💕✨️

Thank you as well for the generous gifts, cards, and thoughtful gestures. I’m honestly so touched and deeply grateful to you all.

And finally, keep your eyes peeled 👀🎁
I have a little Christmas gift coming your way, once it’s ready, I’ll pop it up sometime between Christmas and New Year.

Sending love, warmth, and gratitude to you all 🤍✨

19/12/2025

🌿✨ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ✨🌿

I’m so excited to finally share that I’m launching my very own PODCAST…
The Zen Lotus Podcast 🌸

A space designed to be as nourishing for the body, mind and soul, like a cosy cup of tea you didn’t know you needed ☕️💫

On the podcast, I’ll be chatting with like minded guests who are passionate about honest, heartfelt conversations around wellbeing and wellness, spirituality, and female empowerment.
Real stories, real experiences, and meaningful conversations.

I’m incredibly lucky that some truly awesome people have already agreed to sit down and have a chat with me 🤍

More details coming very soon, but I just couldn’t keep this to myself any longer ✨🎉
So exciting! 🌿🌸

16/12/2025

This piece of writing was my way of saying goodbye to a passion project that once felt like my own body and breath.

To love work that deeply, to pour yourself into it and show real, raw emotion is not dramatic.
But pain has a strange alchemy.
From it, The Zen Lotus grew and blossomed.

What started as grief has softened into something wider, and more spacious.
The Zen Lotus continues to expand with love, understanding, and compassion for myself and for the process.

And to anyone who feels like they can’t express themselves, or don’t know how to listen to their body: it is talking.
Always.
Even in exhaustion,
even in shutdown,
even in fear.
There is wisdom there, and it deserves care and not judgement.

I understand now why growth sometimes asks us to release what we once held closest.

Stop questioning your sensitivity, your emotions are not dramatic! 💕

When your name was stitched

15/12/2025

✨️ ANGEL NUMBERS ✨️

Have you been noticing repeating numbers everywhere lately? ✨

Angel numbers are gentle little nudges from the universe, subtle reminders that you’re supported, guided, and never walking your path alone.
Whether it’s 111 showing up when you’re setting intentions, 222 reminding you that you’re exactly where you’re meant to be, or 555 appearing during a season of big change, each number carries a message meant just for you.

These moments aren’t coincidences.
They’re invitations to pause, listen, and trust your intuition. To breathe. To realign.
To remember that growth and balance are all unfolding in divine timing. 🌙

The next time a number catches your eye, take it as a loving reminder that you are guided.

Which angel number have you been seeing lately? 💫

13/12/2025

✨ Gift Voucher Last Chance! ✨
Next week is the final week to grab your The Zen Lotus gift vouchers.

What better way to treat your loved ones than with the gift of peace, relaxation, and self care 🌿

💌 Message me to order your voucher today.